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Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

That Wilier looks really good!

That Wilier looks really good!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-10, 02:51 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

nevermind

nevermind
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

You could just go with some clip ons like Planet...

You could just go with some clip ons like Planet Bike's, SKS's, or Crud's
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Got it for $30 ...

Got it for $30

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2482/1011429.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/i/1011429.jpg/)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

They're not bad. I've only tried to true some...

They're not bad. I've only tried to true some wheels similar to those, and you just have to approach it a little differently.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

It's been a while since I've posted a picture of...

It's been a while since I've posted a picture of my bike.

Today, I cleaned up the cables a bit. The rear brake cable was a tad short, and the computer wires were all jumbled up in the front. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Ew, fix those hoods. They looks very...

Ew, fix those hoods. They looks very uncomfortable... Also, the cable housing should be underneath the bar tape.

What's with the black cylinder on your front brake, and your front skewer is in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

What size is that?

What size is that?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

That's a very crooked valve stem. Also that blue...

That's a very crooked valve stem. Also that blue on the Trek is very nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Those chainrings look huge!

Those chainrings look huge!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-10, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Selling my bike so I just took off everything and...

Selling my bike so I just took off everything and cleaned it up.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/962/img0065uj.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/i/img0065uj.jpg/)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

That's a lot of cross chain. Notice how the rear...

That's a lot of cross chain. Notice how the rear derailleur looks. You'll want to avoid extreme combination like that while biking.

That's a good looking bike though. I noticed the stem is flipped...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-10, 07:04 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Garysol1, what kind of bar tape is on your...

Garysol1, what kind of bar tape is on your Roubaix? Which is very nice by the way.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Lol, I use pink bar tape because the all black...

Lol, I use pink bar tape because the all black stealth look gets old. Plus it was a present. I guess I could use the excuse that I support the cure of breast cancer.

The frame rides very nicely....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-10, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

I'm actually a guy. I only put Kuota decals...

I'm actually a guy.

I only put Kuota decals because it's similar to a Kuota frame. Cheesy I know, but I don't like the bare carbon look (because of weaving). If the frame were painted black, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

It may be comfortable, but you should try and put...

It may be comfortable, but you should try and put it at the correct height. You'll be surprised how much easier it is to bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

I've put 600 miles on it and have had no problems...

I've put 600 miles on it and have had no problems so far. The clear coat finish is still holding up perfectly fine. The frame hasn't broken despite hitting some deep potholes, bunny hopping, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

It's not much different, maybe a bit shinier....

It's not much different, maybe a bit shinier. That picture is without flash. With flash you can see the 12k weave of the carbon which I think is ugly. In the sun, you can see the weave up close, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/4100/1001082.jp...

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/4100/1001082.jpg (http://img813.imageshack.us/i/1001082.jpg/)

New-ish bar tape.

Note: The bike isn't actually a Kuota, rather one of the cheap frames bought...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

How long do you ride for... 19.5mph average...

How long do you ride for...

19.5mph average in a 13mph headwind is pretty good.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-10, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

My old boss had the same bike. It's a nice bike....

My old boss had the same bike. It's a nice bike. 105 components, I'm guessing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 09:19 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

How's the microshift?

How's the microshift?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

That Litespeed is really nice... How are the two...

That Litespeed is really nice... How are the two way fit wheels?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

I really like that Pedal Force.

I really like that Pedal Force.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-10, 07:25 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1565/img0002mo.jp...

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1565/img0002mo.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/i/img0002mo.jpg/)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Your skewer is on the wrong side on that Tarmac...

Your skewer is on the wrong side on that Tarmac :). That Tarmac is pretty awesome though!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

That Kestrel flows nicely.

That Kestrel flows nicely.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Nice I have the same bike. 53cm with the celeste...

Nice I have the same bike. 53cm with the celeste bar tape (deda) and saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Possibly directions. I've taped some to my top...

Possibly directions. I've taped some to my top tube once for an "alley cat" race.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 11:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

I'm not sure if I posted this bike up yet... ...

I'm not sure if I posted this bike up yet...

1988 Trek 1200. All Shimano 105 components. Nashbar Ventoux 2 clipless pedals. Nashbar race saddle. Maxxis Fused 700x23 tires. And cheap yellow bar...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Your front tire label isn't correctly lined up...

Your front tire label isn't correctly lined up with the valve stem on the Cannondale... Very nice bikes though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

That looks nice... All black or white bikes are...

That looks nice... All black or white bikes are my favorites. Are those the carbon ebay frames that they sell for under 500? How are they? I guess I should post a pictures since I'm posting here...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

Got my 08 Cannondale CAAD9 with Crankbrothers...

Got my 08 Cannondale CAAD9 with Crankbrothers Quattro

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/ptle2007/IMG_1738-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/ptle2007/IMG_1738.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

I would be really careful about locking that up....

I would be really careful about locking that up. Is there anyway you can lock the rear wheel so it can't be stolen?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-08, 01:23 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,216
Posted By ptle

2007 Schwinn Fastback Sport ...

2007 Schwinn Fastback Sport
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/ptle2007/2007%20Schwinn%20Fastback%20Sport/IMG_1480-1.jpg
More photos here......
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